Sep 19 2009
Discover the latest skincare technologies in a surprising place
(ARA) – There used to be a beauty rule that in order to benefit from high-quality, high-tech skincare products women had to shop at a high-priced department or specialty store. With the current economic shift and consumers becoming increasingly more Internet savvy, that rule has changed with many shoppers discovering that they can find the same skincare product innovation for a greater value right at their local drugstore.
Drugstore skincare brands are delivering innovation and value in two ways: tapping into natural resources and utilizing new advancements in skincare science. But for many, new advancements in skincare formulations can be confusing. What is stem cell technology and is it safe? How can peptides smooth lines?
Use this skincare shopping guide while at the drugstore to clarify the labels and find the right product for your skin and your budget.
Natural solutions
Plants rich in antioxidants and vitamins have healing and protective elements that women have trusted for centuries. Here are some of the newest plant-based technologies to consider:
Plant stem cells
Scientists have found that apple stem cell extract helps to protect human skin cells from natural depletion and external stressors such as UV radiation. It also allows new and healthy skin cells to regenerate, meaning that an apple a day may indeed keep the dermatologist away. New Lumene Excellent Future Deep Repairing Serum and Deep Repairing Cream include this innovative technology, available for the first time at the drugstore. While similar products are sold at department stores for hundreds of dollars a jar, the Lumene Excellent Future products are available at a fraction of the price and can be found at CVS/pharmacy.
White peat extract
This powerhouse ingredient contains twice-concentrated phyto power from the last Ice Age. The efficacy of peat is in its incredible ability to activate skin’s natural regeneration process and make skin more supple.
Arctic cloudberry
Grown wild and hand-picked in the peat lands and forests of the Arctic, one small cloudberry contains twice the vitamin C of an orange 10 times its size. Cloudberry seeds yield an oil that contains essential fatty acids, antioxidants and carotenoids that protect skin from radical damage and enhance regeneration.
Sea buckthorn oil
The oil derived from the Sea Buckthorn plant contains high levels of vitamin C as well as carotenoids, vitamin E and amino acids that help metabolize skin cells, promoting hydration and smoothness.
Antioxidants and botanicals
Ingredients that prevent free radicals from damaging healthy skin include antioxidants coenzyme Q10, vitamins E and C and botanicals such as soy, green tea, acai and pomegranate.
Scientific advancements
Skincare technology buzzwords can confound shoppers. Formulas featuring these ingredients are a sure bet to fight the signs of aging:
Ceramides
These lipids, along with cholesterol and fatty acids, form a barrier on the topmost layer of skin that keeps in moisture and blocks harmful chemicals. But they are depleted as skin ages.
Hyaluronic acid
This acid occurs naturally in the body and works to fill the soft tissue and deliver intense hydration, plumping and firming aging skin.
Polypeptides
Polypeptides, often referred to simply as “peptides,” can stimulate the communication between cells to promote stronger, healthier and more youthful-looking skin.
GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)
Another ingredient found in the human body, GABA helps to temporarily relax the muscles responsible for wrinkling skin.
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